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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Weekend Activities

Here are our suggestions for some fun things to do with your kids this weekend.

Here's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and new places to try with your children. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips by just adding them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our suggestions, let us know. We want to hear from you.

Grab your kids and go have some fun.

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Where/When: ; 8:30 a.m.; Saturday, March 26.

Why Go: Watch local sports and cheer on the Bison.

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Pricing: Free

Where/When: ; 7 - 7:45 p.m., Friday, March 25.

Why Go: Family storytime with a "We Can Build It" twist.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Ryerson Woods Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods; 1 - 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 26.

Why Go: Learn how to monitor most breeding birds by their sounds and appearance during this family event led by members of the Bird Conservation Network.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: ; 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 25.

Why Go: Play this fun game and have pizza for lunch with your kids.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: ; 11a.m., Saturday, March 26.

Why Go: Experience local sports and cheer on the Bison.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: , Gymnasium, Building M, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 8 a.m., Sunday, March 27.

Why Go: Watch highly competitive athletes in action during this all day Illinois Shotokan Karate Club tournament.

Pricing: $5 for adults; $3 for children 5 - 14; $3 for seniors 65 and older; free for children 4 and under.

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